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Bilingual Court Advocate
Location:
Newburgh, NY
Description:
WHAT YOU'LL DO The Bilingual Court Advocate is primarily responsible for providing empathic, nonjudgmental support and direct case management services to victims/survivors of intersecting violence and abuse through the agency's 24-hour hotline, Family Justice Center, Sullivan County offices, and community-based organizations and systems in English and Spanish. WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO Our start as a grassroots, small group of committed individuals began in 1986. We have expanded and grown to an increasingly bold and empowered agency that advocates for change while supporting survivors in Orange and Sullivan Counties in NY. THE FEARLESS! MISSION To build an informed, just, and accountable society so all people can experience supportive and safe relationships free from abuse, exploitation, and oppression. We do this through education, prevention, advocacy, and providing comprehensive services, including shelter, to victims and survivors of interpersonal violence, human trafficking, sexual violence, and other types of crime victimization. WHO SHOULD APPLY The Fearless! Bilingual Court Advocate is: Passionate about ending gender-based violence, racism, classism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, ableism, and all forms of oppression. Self-motivated and invested in continuous growth, training, and skill building. Collaborative and works effectively with colleagues, clients, and community partners. Confident and able to learn quickly, make an immediate impact, and contribute value-added service to clients, community partners, and colleagues. Flexible and adaptable to operating in an ever-changing fast, paced environment. Committed to being an effective communicator who connects and builds relationships with colleagues, clients, and community partners. Human-centric and solution-focused, keeping the client's needs the driving force. Fluent in both English and Spanish WHAT YOU'LL BRING ALONG Must have a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, international relations, or a related field or equivalent work experience in providing Direct Crisis Counseling and Advocacy Services. Can demonstrate fluency (written and verbal) in Spanish using Language Proficiency Testing. Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office programs. Experience with client management software. Valid Driver's License, Auto Insurance, and reliable transportation to travel between the agency's office sites and other locations throughout the service region. Physical demands include but are not limited to long periods of sitting, standing, walking, driving, lifting up to 50 pounds, and navigating stairs. POSITION TITLE: Bilingual Court Advocate REPORTS TO: Director of Community Services CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Non-Exempt PAY RATE RANGE: $22.59 $24.04 Per hour *Language Proficiency Requirement PRIMARY WORKSITE: Orange County, NY WORK HOURS: Typically, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexibility around evenings, weekends, and holidays. Note, primarily business hours with evening shifts require one holiday per year. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Advocacy & Program Specific Responsibilities Provide culturally-informed, trauma-responsive crisis intervention and nonjudgmental, supportive hotline counseling, assessments, shelter screenings, and intake interviews for hotline callers and walk-in clients at the Family Justice Center and other locations within the community. Provide accompaniment and systems guidance within courts, probation, police agencies, hospitals, and other social services agencies, including assistance in preparing court documents and accessing support and services through other agencies. Assist clients in exploring options regarding the legal system, housing, economic/financial, safety planning risk assessment, etc. Provide clients with information regarding the NYS Office of Victims Services (OVS), assist with filing applications for OVS compensation, and serve as a liaison between clients and OVS. Provide on-call advocacy outside of traditional business hours, as scheduled. As appropriate, engage in ongoing learning and development by proactively participating in webinars, in-service, and external training. Administrative & Agency Responsibilities Engage in supervision with the direct supervisor and Program Director to ensure adequate performance and optimal client impact. Support program-specific, agency-wide meetings, training, awareness month activities, and events. Maintain the confidentiality of clients, staff, volunteers, and agency information. Maintain the highest levels of accuracy in recordkeeping and reporting, ensuring that all client records and documentation of work activities are complete and up-to-date and submitted to the supervisor as directed. Ensure timely response and follow-up to email communication and voicemail messages. Staff members are encouraged to be flexible and responsive to changes in the scope of duties, including other duties as assigned by immediate and other supervisors. Worksite Safety & Hygiene Proactively monitor the overall condition of the agency and ensure the maintenance of a clean, welcoming environment for individuals accessing services. Attend to overall facility maintenance and repairs. Adhere to and uphold agency policies and protocols related to clients' physical safety and the safety of electronic client service records. Additional Must-Have Requirements Ability to model and uphold appropriate boundaries in work with clients, colleagues, supervisors, and the community. Demonstrates good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions. Experience with data management and knowledge of Microsoft Office. Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, crisis-oriented environment: assess priorities, take the initiative, handle multiple assignments, maintain organization, and meet deadlines. Possess strong communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others, communicate as needed, and exhibit patience and understanding toward the client population served. Experience working with diverse populations and seeking an understanding of cultural differences. Understand and work from a feminist philosophy of empowerment and support the agency's mission. Display commitment to ending violence against humans and a commitment to social change through active participation in working towards ending racism, classism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, ableism, and all forms of oppression; demonstrate a willingness to gain an understanding of issues of oppression, battering, and sexual assault. Model and uphold appropriate boundaries with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and the community. Bonus Qualifications : Direct experience working within residential settings, social services, and with the homeless population is preferred. Direct experience navigating legal systems, social services, and other community resources is preferred. Conditions of Employment: Fearless! Hudson Valley is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, culturally inclusive work environment and prohibits discrimination due to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and identity, disability, and national origin in employment and delivery of services. All are encouraged to apply. All jobs are contingent upon successfully completing certain background checks, including criminal history, employment verification, education verification, DMV checks (for driving positions), State Central Registry, State Exclusion List, and fingerprinting, unless prohibited by applicable law. This description reflects the principal functions of the job for job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all job work requirements, nor shall it be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for every function described. In addition, you will be expected to abide by the organization's rules and policies as outlined in our Employee Handbook. In particular, you will have access to Fearless! Hudson Valley's confidential information, including employee and client information. By signing this offer letter, you agree to abide by Fearless!'s confidentiality policies outlined under the "Conflicts of Interest and Confidentiality" section of the Employee Handbook. In addition, if a dispute may arise concerning your employment at Fearless!, by signing this offer letter, you and Fearless! agree to the arbitration agreement as outlined in the attached Arbitration Agreement.
Company:
Fearless! Hudson Valley
Posted:
January 30 on PrismHR Hiring
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